Botanical Balm

This Botanical Balm formulation is a rich, plant-based moisturiser for face and body that utilises GreenWax™ N MB, our most versatile emulsifier in combination with GreenWax™ GL MB to create a unique texture and application. Inflamox™ Plus, our anti-redness and anti-inflammatory active formula calms sensitive, dry, irritated and problem skin.

1. In a suitably-sized main kettle, weigh Phase A and begin propeller mixing while heating to 70-75C.

2. Pre-blend Phase B in a separate container, add to main kettle while propeller mixing. Mix until uniform and continue heating.

3. In a suitably-sized side kettle, weigh Phase C and mix/heat to 70-75C* (*Ingredients should be molten at temperature).

4. When both kettles are uniform and at proper temperature, add side kettle to main kettle while propeller mixing.

Maintain temperature and continue mixing with vortex* (*Be careful to not aerate batch) for 5 minutes.

5. Switch to homogenization and mix for 1-2 minutes per Kg batch size with cooling.

6. Switch to sweep mixing, and mix while continuing to cool.

7. Pre-blend Phase D ingredients in a separate container. Add to main kettle when batch is at 50-55C and continue to mix and cool.

8. Add Phase E ingredient when main kettle is uniform. Continue to mix and cool until main kettle reaches room temperature.

9. If necessary, adjust pH of main kettle with ingredients listed in Phase F.

10. Discharge batch when in spec and at room temperature.

Recommended Packaging: Jar